Barbecues: massive recall of these Tradival merguez sold everywhere in France, to be thrown away urgently

In the midst of the return of barbecues, trays of Tradival merguez are the subject of a national recall for suspected salmonella. Are you affected by these lots sold between May 18 and 21, 2026?

The sunny days return and with them the barbecues, but an official alert spoils the menu. The public site
ReminderConsoled by the General Directorate for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Prevention, published on May 22, 2026 sheet no. 2026-05-0147 for fresh merguez sold in trays throughout the Whole France. In question, the presence of bacteria of the type
Salmonella spp. in some batches.

The products in question are brand Merguez
Traditionalpackaged in trays under a protective atmosphere and stored in the refrigerator. This includes the Merguez x6, x12, x18, x25, long merguez x18 formats, but also several chipolata plus merguez assortments. According to RappelConso, two batch numbers are affected, A61380004 and A61380006, with expiration dates ranging from May 27 to June 9, 2026.

Details of recalled batches of Tradival merguez

Batch A61380004 corresponds to trays whose expiration date is between May 30 and June 9, 2026. Batch A61380006 includes merguez with a shelf life of between May 27 and 30, 2026. RappelConso specifies that these products were marketed from May 18 to 21, 2026 only, which helps to cross-reference whether a recent purchase is potentially affected.

These trays of Tradival merguez were distributed in
Whole Francevia major brands whose detailed list appears in the attachment on RappelConso. To check, you have to look on the label for the Tradival brand, the type of product, then the batch number and the shelf life. If the packaging has already been thrown away, the simplest thing is to compare the date and place of purchase with the reported sales period.

Health risks linked to the recall of Merguez Tradival

The presence of Salmonella spp. exposes you to the risk of salmonellosis, a digestive infection which, according to RappelConso, causes diarrhea, vomiting, fever and headaches. Symptoms appear between 6 and 72 hours after consumption. Children, pregnant women, the elderly and immunocompromised people are particularly vulnerable. Sites like Marmiton and Tempsdecuisson have already relayed other recalls of merguez for DLC errors or foreign bodies in these brands.

ReminderConso recalls that cooking to at least 65°C through cooking normally destroys salmonella, but nevertheless recommends not consuming the affected batches and eliminating them. The official advice indicates to consult a doctor mentioning the consumption of merguez if symptoms occur within seven days. In the absence of signs beyond this period, no particular action is requested by the health authorities.

What should you do if you have these recalled Tradival merguez?

For the households concerned, the instructions are clear: you must not eat these Tradival merguez, even well cooked.
ReminderConso advises destroying the products or returning them to the store, with the receipt if possible, in order to obtain a refund. If you still spot these trays on the shelves, you can inform the store and file a report on the platform SignalConsopublic product reporting service.